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New Riyadh Airport Attack Follows Deadly Strike, Indian Death
Riyadh’s main airport was attacked again on Sunday.
The new incident caused a fire at Terminal 4.
It happened one day after an earlier strike killed 12 people and injured more than 300, according to the report.
One Indian person who was hurt in that strike later died.
India said 10 other Indians were still injured.
The Indian Embassy said it was helping the person’s family.
Saudi Arabia’s coalition blamed Houthi rebels for the attack.
The projectile involved in Sunday’s fire was not identified in the report.
A fresh attack at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday caused a fire at Terminal 4.
The incident came a day after a strike killed 12 people and injured more than 300, according to the report.
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said an Indian national injured in Saturday’s attack had died; 10 other Indians remained injured.
The Indian Embassy said it was supporting the deceased person’s family and assisting with repatriation of the remains.
The Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the attack; the projectile in Sunday’s incident was described as unidentified.
- Who
- The Saudi-led coalition, the Houthi movement, and people at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport; one Indian national died from injuries sustained in the earlier attack.
- What
- A fresh attack caused a fire at Terminal 4 after a previous strike killed 12 people and injured more than 300.
- Where
- King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- When
- The fresh incident was reported on Sunday, the day after the deadly strike on October 10.
- Why
- The report does not establish the reason for the latest attack; the Houthi movement renewed warnings to airlines, airport employees, and travelers to avoid Saudi airports and airspace.
Saudi-led coalition and India
Houthi movement
Responsibility and security
Saudi-led coalition and India
The Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the attack. India condemned repeated strikes on Riyadh’s airport and called for them to stop.
Houthi movement
The Houthi movement renewed warnings for airlines, airport employees, and travelers to stay away from Saudi airports and airspace; the report does not include a Houthi claim of responsibility for the airport attack.
Key facts
- Airport
- King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh
- Latest incident
- An unidentified projectile reportedly struck Terminal 4 and caused a fire on Sunday.
- Earlier strike toll
- 12 people killed and more than 300 injured, according to the report.
- Indian casualties
- One injured Indian national later died; 10 other Indians remained injured.
- Embassy response
- The Indian Embassy said it was assisting the family and arranging repatriation of the remains.
- Coalition attribution
- The Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the attack.
- Houthi warning
- The group urged airlines, airport employees, and travelers to avoid Saudi airports and airspace, excluding airports in Mecca and Medina.
Quotes
S. Jaishankar
India’s External Affairs Minister
“Deeply grieved at the loss of life of an Indian national in the Riyadh attack. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The Embassy will extend all possible assistance (sic)”
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Indian Embassy in Riyadh
India’s diplomatic mission in Riyadh
“Update regarding Riyadh Airport attack on October 10. It is learnt that one Indian national injured in the Riyadh attack has unfortunately lost his life today. We convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased. We are in touch with the family and will provide all support for ensuring the early repatriation of mortal remains (sic).”
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